Your Mission Control

Being a founder is hard; every startup needs a support system to launch — that’s us. Don’t go through the hurdles of growing a business alone, become part of a vibrant, diverse, and talented community.

Built for Founders

No matter your startup’s development stage, a membership to 1871 means you’ll have 24/7 access to a peer group of founders alongside our trusted resources and startup services that will help you build with more agility. You will be provided opportunities to connect with mentors, network with industry partners, and participate in accelerator programs designed to give you the tools you need to push your business to the next level.

We’re committed to your success and our role is simple: increase the probability of your success and shorten the time frame it takes to reach it.

Membership Levels

When founding a startup, you need more than a coworking space. For $350/month and up, you will find membership brackets that don’t just provide you space, but provide you with the structure and resources you require throughout your journey as a founder and business.

WMN•FINtech

A Women in Fintech Initiative by 1871 and BMO Harris Bank

Create a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society by applying to WMN•FINtech, the Fourth Annual 1871 and BMO Harris Bank Innovation Program, designed this year for Women in the Financial Technology and Services industries.

Mentorship

If you’ve built a successful business, you understand the value of professional mentors. If you’re just starting out, mentorship is the quickest way to start discovering your roadmap.

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SCALE CHICAGO TECH

1871 recently integrated the Illinois Technology Association under the CEC: find out more about how to gain access to talent and large, collaborative tech networks. Whether you are looking to build your team, promote your business or collaborate with like-minded tech executives, we’ve got you covered.